~Willow Trees~

Well done! I like the part about Salicin and Salicylic Acid.

I enjoyed the information! :)

Thanks *blush*

Thank You for that information , very helpful :D
My favourite tree is a Willow , I would love to grow one now

This was a very good post, Pur.

Thanks :) wowzers, i've never recieved so many thanks! I must be getting better at this :D

Thanks for the good info. I grew up with willow trees on our property and always loved them, definitely one of my favorite trees.

Excellent post!

White oak bark is also very good topically.

To prepare any medicinal bark, you should grind it into small pieces (powder if possible) and simmer it on low heat covered (to keep the good stuff from escaping through steam) for 20-30min. If the water becomes low, you can add a little more water and continue to simmer.

With bark decoction for topical use, I like to add slippery elm bark into the batch to make it "stick" and create a sort of ointment.

Always look up dosage, contraindications and toxicity before attempting any internal herbal medicine (including simple teas).

A very good post. You should be a contributer by now. I ask, could I put this into my Book of Shadows as a reference? It is okay if you say no, I understand.

~Amora

Sure thing! Wow, this is so amazing! I never expected to get such an enthusiastic respeonse, ever! And By all means add it into your BOS just please make note of me writing it :) i.e By Willow at the end or something :)

wow great info! i am definitely using willow when i feel like using an aspirin!